Halifax County, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in North Carolina
The population of Halifax County, North Carolina is 48,219 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $45,071, the median home value is $102,500, and the median age is 43.8.
The population of Halifax County has declined 13.7% since 2010 (54,476 → 46,992), a -1.05% annualized rate.
48,219
Population
-1.05%
Annual growth
67
People / sq mi
$45,071
Median Income
$102,500
Median Home Value
Halifax County covers 724 sq mi of land at 66.6 people per square mile.
About Halifax County, NC
The poverty rate is what most separates Halifax County from the typical county: 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Halifax County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 48,219.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $45,071, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 20.7%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $102,500, with typical rent around $776.
College attainment is 15.5%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Halifax County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Halifax County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Halifax County had a population of 54,476 in 2010 and 46,992 in 2024, a -13.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,476 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.05%.
46,992
Population (2024)
54,476
Population (2010)
54,476
Peak (2010)
-1.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,476 |
| 2011 | 54,122 |
| 2012 | 53,739 |
| 2013 | 53,193 |
| 2014 | 52,840 |
| 2015 | 52,190 |
| 2016 | 51,814 |
| 2017 | 51,329 |
| 2018 | 50,696 |
| 2019 | 50,074 |
| 2020 | 48,416 |
| 2021 | 48,275 |
| 2022 | 47,623 |
| 2023 | 47,068 |
| 2024 | 46,992 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.2% |
| Black or African American | 51.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.8
Median Age
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Male
21.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,071$-24,833 vs state |
| Mean household income | $62,150 |
| Per-capita income | $26,951 |
| Poverty rate | 20.7%+11.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Halifax County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
77.0%
Public transit
7.2%
Work from home
24.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$102,500$-156,900 vs state
Median home value
$776
Median rent
63.5%
Homeownership rate
24,849
Total housing units
81.6%
Occupied
18.4%
Vacant
36.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.0%
With health insurance
86.5%
With broadband internet
19.4%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
20.9%
With a disability
95.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.9%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Halifax County, North Carolina has a population of 48,219 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 67 people per square mile.
The population of Halifax County has declined 13.7% since 2010 (54,476 → 46,992), a -1.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Halifax County, North Carolina is $45,071, with mean (average) household income of $62,150 and per-capita income of $26,951. 20.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Halifax County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (51.9%), White (37.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Halifax County, North Carolina is 43.8 years. Residents are 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
The median home value in Halifax County is $102,500 and median monthly rent is $776. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,849 total housing units, 18.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Halifax County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Halifax County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.